Obesity is becoming increasingly common among our feline friends due to numerous reasons. In fact, the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention found that nearly 60 percent of cats were classified as ...
What if you never brushed your teeth or went to the dentist? Can you imagine the degree of dental decay or infection and oral pain you would experience, not to mention the smell? A healthy mouth is ...
Whether we like it or not, dogs drool. For many breeds, like Great Pyrenees and Saint Bernards, drooling is completely normal and part of the experience of owning one of these dogs. Otherwise, sudden ...
There’s a special joy in adopting a senior cat and providing the comfort of a loving home where they can live out their golden years. Unlike kittens and young adults, who have a lot of energy, senior ...
IVDD is the most common cause of paralysis in dogs and can occur anywhere along the spine. This condition is more common in certain dog breeds, such as dogs with very long backs and short legs. Pain ...
Mild dehydration is usually easy to treat, but severe dehydration can be life threatening to dogs. Signs of dehydration include lethargy, inappetence, not drinking water, or increased thirst and ...
Pets thrive on routine—they like to eat, go for walks, and play on a set schedule. Of course, human schedules aren’t always consistent. Maybe you’ve been working from home for a while but you recently ...
Diabetes is a difficult diagnosis for pet parents to hear, and unfortunately, it is a common disease seen in dogs. Fortunately, dogs diagnosed with diabetes can be managed with proper medication, ...
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Hip pain is a very common problem encountered in dogs that can significantly impact their quality of life. Whether caused by hip dysplasia, osteoarthritis, or other conditions, dogs experiencing hip ...
A hernia is an abnormal opening in muscle or tissue, through which organs or tissues can pass or protrude. In humans, a hernia often refers to an abnormal body wall opening in the abdomen or groin.
If you’re the parent of an aging cat, it’s quite possible that you’ve been feeding them the same diet for most of their adult life. Now that they’re getting a bit older, you may wonder if it’s time to ...